Topic Outline

Here is the full topic outline for the Teaching Singapore Math Word Problem Solving Strategies (K-3)

Introduction

  1. Why use Singapore Math strategies?
  2. What makes Singapore Math strategies different from traditional strategies?
  3. What is the 3-part bar model drawing process?
  4. What is the best way to teach (and learn) word problem solving strategies online or face to face?


Solving and Teaching Part-Whole Word Problems

  1. 1-step word problems involving addition
  2. 1-step word problems involving subtraction
  3. Mixed 1-step word problems involving addition and subtraction


Solving and Teaching Comparison Word Problems

  1. 1-step word problems involving addition (How many more? / How many less?)
  2. 1-step word problems involving subtraction (How many more / less?)
  3. Mixed 1-step comparison problems


Review: 1-step part-whole and comparison problems involving addition and subtraction


Solving and Teaching 2-step Word Problems (addition and subtraction)

  1. 2-step word problems with 2 bars (Breakdown method)
  2. 2-step word problems with single bars (shortcut method)
  3. Solving 2-step word problems (Any method)


Solving and Teaching Multiplication Word Problems

  1. 1-step multiplication word problems (basic)
  2. 1-step multiplication word problems (unitary approach)
  3. Solving 2-step word problems (involving 3 operations - addition, subtraction and multiplication)


Solving and Teaching Division Word Problems

  1. 1-step division word problems (known group approach)
  2. 1-step division word problems (known items approach)
  3. Mixed 1-step division word problems


Putting it all together

  1. 2-step word problems involving four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
  2. More exercises and strategies


Complete and Continue